Companion

2025 • TMDB 70% • 1h 37m • Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Where to Watch

Companion is streaming in the US on Hulu and HBO Max. It is also available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. See Companion on JustWatch US for the latest availability.

Overview

Companion begins as a weekend getaway that feels almost too perfect. Iris and Josh arrive at a lakeside house with friends, and the laughter, the long dinners, and the easy intimacy all suggest a romance in full bloom. Then a violent incident cracks the surface, and Iris discovers that the truth about who she is — and what she was made for — is far stranger and more dangerous than she ever imagined. As loyalties shift and secrets surface, the film turns its love story inside out, asking what control, consent, and free will mean when feelings can be programmed and switched off. Drew Hancock directs with a sharp, darkly funny touch, keeping the tension tight even as the story moves from sunlit romance to chilling confrontation. The result is a lean, unsettling thriller that uses science-fiction horror to ask an old question in a new way: if you could design the perfect partner, would you still deserve their love?

Why Watch Companion?

Companion is worth watching because it earns its twists instead of relying on them. Sophie Thatcher gives the film its emotional center, shifting from warmth to fury without losing the character’s humanity, while Jack Quaid makes charm feel genuinely menacing. The premise could have been a gimmick, but Hancock uses it to explore relationships, power, and the stories people tell themselves to justify using others. It is also brisk at under 100 minutes, funny in the darkest places, and confident enough to let its final scenes land without explaining everything away.

Director and Cast

• Director: Drew Hancock
• Sophie Thatcher (Iris)
• Jack Quaid (Josh)
• Lukas Gage (Patrick)
• Megan Suri (Kat)
• Harvey Guillén (Eli)
• Rupert Friend (Sergey)
• Jaboukie Young-White (Teddy)

Official Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube: Companion | Official Trailer — Warner Bros.

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Source for facts and images: TMDB. Streaming status checked on JustWatch US, October 30, 2026.